Great Expectations Episode 5 is out now! The period drama is from Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight and is based on the classic by Charles Dickens of the same name. The production companies involved are Scott Free Productions, Hardy Baker & Son, BBC Studios and FXP.
The main characters in the series include Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham, Fionn Whitehead as Pip and Shalom Brune-Franklin as Estella. Alongside them, we have Ashley Thomas as Jaggers, Johnny Harris as Magwitch, Hayley Squires as Sara, Owen McDonnell as Joe, Trystan Gravelle as Compeyson, Tim Key as Mr. Watson, Laurie Ogden as Biddy, Rudi Dharmalingam as John Wemmick, Matthew Needham as Bentley Drummle and Matt Berry as Mr. Pumblechook.
Unlike the previous episodes, the latest one in Great Expectations is directed by Samira Radsi. The runtime for the recent episode is 30-60 minutes.
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Great Expectations Episode 5:
Great Expectations Episode 5 brings us closer to the end of this season (we say this season because we are expecting a lot more to unfold in regard to this book-to-screen adaptation). This episode shows us where Estella is heading with the marriage and, also her relationship with Miss Havisham. Meanwhile, Pip and Jaggers’ corruption conspiracy surrounding Drummle also comes to light.
The episode opens with Pip smoking up, thinking of Miss Havisham in his delusional state when Jaggers lands up in front of him and takes him away for ‘work’. This work, as we all can assume by now, entails getting the shipment papers signed by Drummle putting him in a position of danger and Jaggers just becoming more powerful. But, with all the power he has, turns out his companion and accomplice- Pip isn’t as safe as one might assume him to be.
We see say this because our old friend, the convict Compeyson makes an entry in this episode. He almost seemingly threatens Pip, holding a knife against his face when we realize that the convict is looking for something. Pip does not go unharmed in this situation.
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The other characters in this story- Estella and Miss Havisham have tension rising between them. Estella declares that she is not ready to choose her husband yet. Due to this, Miss Havisham does not reveal the second potential option that she has in mind in regard to Estella’s marriage. It turns out to be Herbert- the person she essentially calls to have dinner with Estella in the episode.
Great Expectations Episode 5: Final Thoughts
Overall, Great Expectations Episode 5 had a lot to unpack. It is taking us somewhere more concrete. However, with multiple storylines playing side by side without much congruency, the show still does not feel mature enough. By the end of this season, that might turn out to be the quintessential complaint that viewers have from this show.
However, the actors have really pulled off the characters well which makes the show enjoyable to watch. But where this show is heading towards can only be told once we reach the end, which as we know isn’t far away.
You can watch Great Expectations Episode 5 now on Hulu. To read our review of the previous episodes of the series, click here.
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